Iranian official: We will escalate tensions if diplomacy with the U.S.

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Iranian official: We will escalate tensions if diplomacy with the U.S.

Automated translation and editorial curation by Middle East CatchSite publication Aug 17, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC

Original report: Al HadathOriginal publication Aug 17, 2026, 12:50 PM UTCEditorial policy

Al HadathAug 17, 8:50 AM ET

Iranian official: We will escalate tensions if diplomacy with the U.S. fails.

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